ZIP Code 39665

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Sontag · Lawrence County · Mississippi

Population
1,196

8/sq mi

Median income
$32,875

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.7%

Median age 55.3

Land area
153.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39665 in Sontag, Mississippi has a population of 1,196. The median household income is $32,875, which is 57% below the national average. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39665 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.3 square miles in Sontag, Lawrence County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,196 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39665 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39665 sits at $32,875 (37% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,320. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39665 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 39665 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39665, Sontag, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,196

Population

153.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39665?

55.3

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 47.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$32,875

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$32,320

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

489

Total Housing Units

403

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 39665, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $742,000.

7

Businesses

18

Employees

$742K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39654 Monticello, MS 5,635 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39665 in?
ZIP code 39665 (Sontag) is located in Lawrence County, Mississippi. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39665?
ZIP code 39665 in Sontag, MS has a population of 1,196 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39665?
The median household income in ZIP 39665 is $32,875, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39665 is African American at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39665?
ZIP code 39665 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39665?
In ZIP code 39665, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39665?
In ZIP code 39665, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39665 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sontag, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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